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The effect of pre-weaning mixing and vitamin C supplementation on piglet performance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

C. Blaken ,
M.J. Allen ,
A. H. Stewart  and
A. M. Mackenzie
C. Blaken*
Affiliation:
Present address: Provimi Ltd, SCA Mill, Dalton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3HE, UK
M.J. Allen
Affiliation:
Present address: Department of Animal Management, Bishop Burton College, Beverley, East Yorks HU17 8QG, UK
A. H. Stewart
Affiliation:
Harper Adams University College, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB, UK.
A. M. Mackenzie*
Affiliation:
Harper Adams University College, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB, UK.
*
Email:amackenzie@harper-adams.ac.uk
Email:amackenzie@harper-adams.ac.uk
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It is well established that the weaning process is one of the most stressful periods for a piglet, which can alter its immune function and performance. Pigs have no specified dietary requirement for vitamin C with it being provided via colostrum and endogenous production. However, during stressful periods, physiological requirements increase, and supplementation may be required. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of vitamin C supplementation in high and low stress weaning systems on performance and immune function of weaner pigs.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2003 , 2003 , pp. 94
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2003

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